Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has registered an impressive performance in the ongoing Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show in Nakuru. The Authority was featured in 10 categories of the competition and was declared as the overall winner in the seven categories and was positioned as second in the other three categories.
Reportedly, the Authority showcased its pivotal role in supporting the agricultural sector through the international trading. It followed a competitive judging process where KPA has emerged as the best overall stand in promoting international trade and export.
It considered the categories of Best Large Trade Stand (Commercial and Industry), Best Stand in Embracing Information Technology and Communication Systems, Best Non-Agricultural Organisation Stand, Best Stand in the Application of Environmental Quality Standards, Best Stand in Youth Activities and Empowerment Programs and the Government Stand that best interpreted the current theme.
Additionally, KPA claimed that the first runner-up position three categories that are, Best Organisation in Community Service, Viable Transport, as well as Cohesion and Integration.
The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary – Mithika Linturi presided over the official opening of the exhibition at the Nakuru Show Grounds on behalf of President William Ruto.
Furthermore, the CS noted that the ASK Show provides a vital platform for showcasing the latest agricultural innovations in the sector.
Lituri affirmed that the commitment of the government is to ensure its growth and sustainability, considering the sector which is contributing 22% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product and being the country’s highest source of employment.
Earlier, the CS toured the KPA stand where he was warmly welcomed by the General Manager of Corporate Services – Edward Kamau, Acting Manager of Corporate Communication – Jones Buchere and the Chairman of the KPA Show Committee – Peter Odera.
For the year 2024, the theme is “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth.”
And with this, Kenya Ports Authority continues to make significant strides that aims at ensuring trade facilitation and ease of doing business within the country and the region.